Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam dam
Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam
Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam, located in Sullivan, Indiana, is a vital water supply structure that was completed in 1980. This earth dam, designed by UNITED ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS, stands at a height of 58 feet and has a hydraulic height of 53 feet, with a structural height of 66 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for water supply, with additional purposes including recreation. It has a normal storage capacity of 13,800 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 55,070 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 28.4 square miles.
The dam, situated on Turtle Creek, has a surface area of 1,550 acres and a spillway width of 190 feet. It is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2005. The dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes inspections every two years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. Despite the moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not specified in the data.
Overall, Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the region, while also offering recreational opportunities. With its strategic location and design features, the dam ensures the efficient management of water resources in the area. Continuing efforts in monitoring, maintenance, and risk mitigation are essential to uphold the dam's functionality and safety for the community and environment it serves.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong | 682 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 11,100 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Ste. Marie | 3,900 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Poplar Street 8570, Merom
- East Cherry Street 543, Hutsonville
- Sullivan County
- North Co Road 300 East, Sullivan
Campgrounds
- Sullivan County Park
- Robinson City Park
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Crawford County Fairgrounds
- Oblong Park
Paddle runs
Track Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam.